This week’s reading is to continue the topic of “assessment.” Two tests are discussed in chapter 24 of HDB; they are norm-referenced test and criterion-referenced test. A norm-referenced test refers to the process of comparing one test-taker to his/her peers such as TOFEL and SAT, whereas in criterion-referenced test, it only competes against a test-taker himself or herself such as the ones we take from our regular schooling classes. In addition, some practical tips to construct a test are provided in text. The testing objectives should be clear and unambiguous. And then from the objectives, you can outline and draft of your test. Revision and final-edition on your test are necessary. After administering the test, utilize the feedback and provide ample washback are important. You can use them for making your next test better. These informal assessments such as portfolios, journals, conferences, observations, and self and peer-assessments are alternatives of assessment.
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I have been thinking about out assessment for this class. We have no "tests". The Praxis, a norm referenced test will decide if we have learned enough in our classes to get teaching credentials.
ReplyDeleteOur portfolio, blogs, experiences, papers, and recorded observations, written self assessments, determine our grade.
The real test comes when we teach in our own classroom.